Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY411880 Inspection date 10/05/2011 Inspector Shan Jones

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Type of setting Childminder to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way.

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T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B.

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Introduction

Please see our website for more information about each childcare provider. We publish inspection reports, conditions of registration and details of complaints we receive where we or the provider take action to meet the requirements of registration. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder was registered in 2010. She lives with her partner and two children in Angmering, West Sussex. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding with toilet facilities in this area. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The family have a pet cat.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than two may be in the early years age range. There are currently three children on roll; of these two are in the early years age group. Children attend different times of the week. In addition to caring for children in her own home she co-minds with another registered childminder.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder promotes children's care needs appropriately and meets their individual developmental needs generally well. She ensures that all children are valued and included. Documentation is appropriately recorded in most instances. The childminder has only been childminding for a short time but is committed to developing her skills. She understands the importance of evaluating her practice and is beginning to identify her strengths and areas for development.

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further?

To meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 maintain a record of full risk assessments for each type of outing, stating when they were carried out, the dates of reviews and any action taken following a review or incident (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) 28/05/2011

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 make ongoing observational assessments of each child's achievements and interests and use them to provide relevant and motivating learning experiences that meet children's individual needs  improve the range of resources and experiences which positively promote a This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 variety of cultures, disabilities and learning difficulties within society  develop partnership links with other provisions, such as schools and pre school groups delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage, attended by children to enable continuity of their learning experiences  carry out regular evacuation drills regularly so that all children know how to protect themselves in an emergency.

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the early years provision

Children's welfare is appropriately safeguarded as the childminder has a suitable understanding of child protection issues. She is aware of the indicators of child abuse and the procedure to follow to report concerns. All household members have all been vetted to ensure their suitability to be with children. The childminder ensures children are safe in her home as she visually checks the premises before children arrive to identify and address any potential hazards. However, risk assessments are not in place for outings. This is a specific legal requirement. This does not affect the care on offer to the children, as the childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of keeping children safe while in her care. Gentle reminders are given to younger children to ensure they begin to understand the consequence of their actions. For example, she explains why they must not climb on the dining chairs in case they topple over. The childminder has obtained written parental

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the early years provision

consent prior to administering medication and also informs parents before any medication is given. A fire evacuation procedure is in place although this is not practiced with the children to ensure they know how to exit the premises safely.

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the early years provision

The childminder's home is clean and comfortable for children. She provides a satisfactory range of toys suitable for the ages of children in her care. The childminder also provides activities which she knows interest the children providing opportunities to enable them to make progress in their learning. Resources are stored safely at children's level for children to see and choose what they want to play with. They have plenty of space to fully explore the play materials and to encourage younger children to learn how to crawl and walk safely. The childminder values and respects all the children in her care and encourages them to be considerate and to develop positive relationships with each other. However, there is a lack of activities and resources that promote equality of opportunity and anti- discriminatory practice. Consequently, children are not able to see a wide representation of differing backgrounds and experiences to enable them to develop

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the early years provision

their knowledge and understanding sufficiently.

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the early years provision

The childminder establishes clear communication with parents, respects their wishes, and understands the importance of working in partnership to meet children's individual needs. For example, by incorporating their home routines to ensure a smooth settling in phase. Informal discussions with parents take place at the end of each day, and daily diaries provide information about children's activities and progress. The childminder has an adequate understanding of areas for further development in order to promote outcomes for children who attend. This helps to demonstrate that she has a willingness to develop and improve her childminding practice. For example, she has identified areas within her practice This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 that require further improvements specifically around her knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a warm and caring relationship with children. She has some general awareness of the children's overall development based on their likes and interests. She has a satisfactory knowledge of child development and helps children when they need support or guidance. However, she has not used this knowledge to devise systems for planning, observation and assessment of the children. Furthermore, the childminder has not made links with other early years settings that children attend to ensure continuity of children's learning and care. The childminder allows children to explore and develop their own interests. Younger children are learning about how things work and they are developing their fine motor skills as they operate push along toys, pushing the buttons with great delight. Their language development is encouraged by the childminder asking some open-ended questions and providing opportunities for reading and writing.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn about problem solving through interacting with puzzles and games. They learn about numeracy from everyday routines, such as counting and comparing.

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and outcomes for children

Parents provide their children's own food and the childminder makes sure it is stored and reheated appropriately to ensure it remains fresh and consumable. Children are also given regular drinks of water to quench their thirst. They experience sociable mealtimes and suitable furniture is available to enable them to sit comfortably and enjoy their food. The childminder's recognition of the importance of physical activity contributes to the children's development. For example, they enjoy riding wheeled toys, playing games in the garden and make regular visits to the local park. The childminder takes into account the ages and stages of development of the children when managing their behaviour and offers lots of praise and encouragement to promote good behaviour. Children develop skills for their future, developing their literacy and numeracy skills through everyday routines. They have opportunities to learn about technology and

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and outcomes for children

communication skills, including becoming independent learners. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement

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Early Years Foundation Stage

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s engagement with parents and carers

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Stage

The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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Stage

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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